Ackley drives in three as M's win sixth straight

Ackley drives in three as M's win sixth straight

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SEATTLE, WA - JULY 31: Dustin Ackley #13 of the Seattle Mariners rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Safeco Field on July 31, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

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by Associated Press

KREM.com

Posted on July 31, 2012 at 10:58 PM

SEATTLE (AP) -- Dustin Ackley drove in three runs and Jason Vargas pitched seven strong innings to lead the Seattle Mariners to their sixth consecutive victory, 7-2 over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.

Vargas (12-7) allowed two runs and five hits. He walked one and struck out four. The last time the Mariners won six consecutive games was May 18-23, 2011.

Toronto starter Aaron Laffey (2-2) lasted just 4 2-3 innings, allowing nine hits and seven runs.
 

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